Fri, Mar 29th 2013 04:15 pm
PHOTOS: The Easter Bunny was busy last weekend with egg hunts and special events in Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 04:05 pm
Founders of Grand Island's Robert G. Hoch Winter Memory Walk donated a check for $10,114 to the Hospice Foundation of Western New York.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 04:00 pm
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 04:00 pm
Niagara Cerebral Palsy received the proceeds from the recent Grand Island Moose Lodge 180 annual chili cook-off. The event raised funds to support the non-profit agency's many services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 04:00 pm
Since 1973, the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation has been providing emergency assistance to Grand Island residents who find themselves in temporary need.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 04:00 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 171 calls from March 9 to March 15. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 04:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from March 11 to 17, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 22 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 289 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 03:50 pm
Bennie and the Jets will divide $2,000 in scholarship money following the 15th annual Grand Island School and Business Corporate Bowl, held Tuesday night at the Grand Island High School auditorium.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 03:50 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will honor Beverly Kinney and Jim Watz on Thursday, April 25, as Citizens of the Year.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 01:10 pm
WGRZ TV and Sinclair Broadcasting have announced that, starting the week of April 8, "2 On Your Side at 10" expands to seven days a week and makes the move to WUTV (FOX) from WNYO (My Net).
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 01:05 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier will present its annual spring concert, "Gospel Fest," on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. This year's program will be held at First Baptist Church, 554 Main St. (corner of Fourth), Niagara Falls. Doors open for seating at 6:30 p.m. "Gospel Fest" is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 01:05 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that construction will soon begin on a $7.2 million project to rehabilitate four bridges along NY Route 33, the Kensington Expressway, in Erie County.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 01:00 pm
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has announced agreements with Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond to encourage their suppliers to report on workplace safety, human and worker rights and environmental compliance.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 01:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the rosters for the ninth annual Scotty Bowman Showcase, which will take place on Monday, April 15, at First Niagara Center.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 01:00 pm
Turner Sports and CBS Sports' exclusive coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Regional Semifinals on Thursday, March 28, averaged a 7.3/14, based on Nielsen overnight ratings, an increase of 4 percent over a 7.0/12 last year. Ratings improved despite three of the four games being decided by 10 points or more.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 08:45 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, has helped finalize a third consecutive on-time state budget. Ceretto remarked the fiscally responsible state spending plan includes the lowest middle-class tax rates in 60 years, as well as additional tax relief for middle-class families. It also includes funding that will benefit students, seniors and businesses in Western New York.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 08:45 am
Devin Velez was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol" after he received the fewest votes among the finalists. From Chicago, the 18-year-old Velez sang "The Tracks of My Tears" by The Miracles on Wednesday night's "Detroit: Music of Motor City"-themed performance show.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 07:00 am
The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation has awarded a three-year grant to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center to establish and operate Project Runway, a community-based program to reduce drug and alcohol and drug abuse by young women.
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Fri, Mar 29th 2013 07:00 am
This week marks the annual tradition of removing the ice boom from the Niagara River, a sign of spring, but this year also a sign of progress for Buffalo's waterfront.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 10:05 pm
"Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts is moving uptown for a day, trading in her Times Square digs for the Upper West Side studio of "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" on Monday, April 1. Roberts will fill in as guest co-host for the vacationing Kelly Ripa, joining Michael Strahan at "LIVE's" host chat desk for the day.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 10:05 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto stood with his colleagues from both sides of the aisle in an effort to restore a $90 million cut in funding to non-profit providers who care for the developmentally disabled. The budget amendment was defeated by the Assembly Majority.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 10:05 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti was successful in fighting for increased school aid for school districts located in the 60th Senate District. The New York State Legislature passed its third consecutive on-time budget, which included an increase for every school district located in Grisanti's district.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 10:00 pm
Chart-dominating singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato is ready to take Simon on for round two! Lovato jumps back in her seat as the fan-favorite judge on "The X Factor," the hit singing competition series that launches its third season this fall on FOX.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:30 pm
CBS Sports and Turner Sports' exclusive live coverage of the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV combined to deliver the most-viewed first week of the NCAA Tournament in 20 years (1993), according to Nielsen Fast National ratings.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 05:00 pm
The cheers coming from First Niagara Center Friday will be different than usual.
Those in attendance will be praising God, and not the blue and gold of the Buffalo Sabres.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 10:10 am
The University at Buffalo announces First Niagara has given to UB a parcel of land to be used in the construction of the university's new School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 10:05 am
Dean Norton, president of New York Farm Bureau, released the following statement Wednesday:
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:40 am
Coming out from behind the judges' table and onto the "Idol" stage, four-time Grammy Award winner and "American Idol" judge Keith Urban will perform on Thursday's "American Idol" live results show ("Idol's 450th episode; 8 p.m. on FOX).
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:40 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti was successful in his fight to increase CHIPS funding for the 60th Senate District. On Wednesday, the New York State Senate concluded its passage of the 2013-14 state budget, which delivers an on-time budget with Consolidated Highway Improvement Projects increases throughout Grisanti's district. The increase is more than $1.162 million from the previous year.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:30 am
Producer Lorne Michaels, writer-actor Mike Myers, actor Dana Carvey and director Penelope Spheeris will reunite for a panel discussion and screening of "Wayne's World" on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:05 am
CBS announced Wednesday it has renewed 18 returning series from television's top-rated lineup for the 2013-14 broadcast season.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:00 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has announced the recently adopted New York state budget includes a $75 million increase in funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program, or CHIPS. This is the first increase in funding since the 2008-09 budget.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center patients and their families will soon be enjoying the latest advances in hospital care following Wednesday's dedication and blessing of a new 24-bed medical-surgical inpatient unit.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:00 am
Old Fort Niagara is looking for outgoing individuals who enjoy history to serve as volunteer tour guides for the 2013 season.
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Thu, Mar 28th 2013 08:55 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, the Niagara County Chapter of NYSARC Inc., celebrated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March with a month-long special project.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 01:35 pm
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins stood Wednesday with Visit Buffalo Niagara President Dottie Gallagher-Cohen, local veterans and business representatives to protest the Department of Veterans Affairs decision to "postpone" the 27th annual "Warriors on the Waterfront" Golden Age Games, scheduled to have taken place in Western New York beginning May 30.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 01:10 pm
PSYCH-O's, the time has finally come. Tonight at 10 p.m., the USA Network will air the 100th episode of "Psych." The storyline pays homage to the classic '80s "whodunit" "Clue," and features cameos from Christopher Lloyd, Lesley Ann Warren and Martin Mull. Additional guest stars include Curt Smith of Tears For Fears, Steve Valentine and Garrett Morris.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:40 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Commission announced Tuesday that the public comment period has opened for the 33rd round of projects. Included for consistency review is a submission for the Town of Lewiston Civic Center and one from the Lewiston-Porter School District for the Lewiston-Porter Recreational Center complex phase II.
Details on these and other project submissions are now posted on the Greenway website, http://www.niagaragreenway.org. The public comment period is now under way and will remain open with comments accepted until Tuesday, April 30.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:40 pm
Lockport Community Television will hold its next orientation session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at its studio, 293 Niagara St., Lockport. Attendees can receive training using LCTV's new, high-definition portable equipment, which volunteers can use to produce their own programs.
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Wed, Mar 27th 2013 12:35 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will be closed to the public during Niagara University's holiday recess, Thursday, March 28 through Monday, April 1. The museum reopens with regular hours on Tuesday, April 2.
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